1. The United Nations reported that global hunger levels have increased for the first time in over a decade, with an estimated 811 million people suffering from hunger in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic is cited as a major factor in this alarming trend.

2. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that fully vaccinated Americans can now go without masks in most indoor and outdoor settings. This move comes as COVID-19 cases continue to decline and vaccination rates rise across the country.

3. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company will no longer accept Bitcoin as payment for its electric vehicles, citing environmental concerns over the cryptocurrency’s energy usage. This decision caused a significant drop in the value of Bitcoin.

4. In a landmark ruling, the European Union’s top court ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing visible religious symbols, such as headscarves, in the workplace. The ruling has sparked debate over religious freedom and discrimination in the workplace.

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